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About Boone NC - Location and Overview

Boone is a town in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Appalachian Mountain Range) of North Carolina.  Boone is located in Watauga County.  It is considered to be in the area known as the High Country.  It is often referred to as The Heart of the High Country.  The town was incorporated in 1872 and was named after the famous pioneer and explorer, Daniel Boone.

Boone is surrounded by Ashe County to the North, Wilkes County to the East, Caldwell County to the South, and Avery County & Tennessee to the West.  The town is intersected by highways U.S. 421 (King Street), U.S. 321, U.S. 221, N.C. 194, and N.C. 105.

Boone is home Appalachian State University.  The town is often considered a college town and also attracts tourists from all over the world.

 

Geography and Climate of Boone

Boone has an elevation of 3,333 feet, the highest elevation of any town of its size east of the Mississippi River.  The climate in boone is subtropical highland.  Winters are typically long and cold, and summers are far cooler and less humid than most areas of the South.  The average high temperature in summer is around 74 degrees and the average high is around 36 degrees in winter.

 

Real Estate in Boone NC - Homes for Sale Boone North Carolina

There is a variety of real estate in Boone NC.  Real estate ranges from condos, apartments, and townhouses to million dollar estates.  The average home price in Boone is around $235,000.  Popular real estate in Boone includes cabin getaways and mountain cottages.  Vacation houses are also very popular in the Boone area.

"The real estate market in Boone is surviving well in these challenging times. We are experiencing high inventory in Boone and not enough buyers. We are holding steady with values with little to no appreciation the past two years. In my opinion, we are not losing value or seeing a downturn in the real estate market in Boone.. With Appalachian State University and the strong second home market Boone is a very desired location in Western North Carolina. We have seen reductions in list prices to adjust to the current market. The amenities of the Boone area are still here and people still want to be in the mountains where it is cool in the summer. In the past 30 days we have seen good buyer activity in my office. In my opinion we have about another year to thin down the inventory and get back to stronger real estate market. I have been listing and selling in the Boone and Blowing Rock market for the past 15 years. I realize that we are coming out of slow market, however, it is a great time to buy with low prices and low interest rates. Investing in Western NC real estate is solid investment with perks. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Boone and Blowing Rock. Enjoy hiking, skiing, shopping, or just relaxing on the covered front porch of you log cabin the the NC mountains. I love the good people and laid back lifestyle of Boone. Life is good in the High Country. Come and enjoy!!!"  - Quote from David J. Welsh (Coldwell Banker Blair & Associates)

 

Parks in Boone - Greenway & Trails

Boone is home to three public parks.  Junaluska Park has a picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, basketball courts, playground, and a ball field.  Jaycee Park, which is located at Horn in the West Drive, offers a picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, playground, swing sets, play stations, and a sandbox.  The North Street Park has a playground, swing set, and benches.  Boone also has a greenway which offers miles of walkways, open space, and trails.  It is a great place to take a walk, jog, or bike.

 

Schools in Boone North Carolina - Watauga School System

Many of the schools in Boone have been recognized as schools of excellence.  Watauga high school seniors perform well each year on the SAT, with some of the highest scores in the state.  Teachers in the county are determined to provide all students with the best education possible, at all levels!

Below is a list of the schools in Watauga County:

• Bethel Elementary
• Blowing Rock Elementary
• Cove Creek Elementary
• Green Valley Elementary
• Hardin Park Elementary
• Mabel Elementary
• Parkway School
• Valle Crucis
• Watauga High School

 

Things to do in Boone - Activities and Events

There is an abundance of outdoor activities in Boone North Carolina.  Boone is a very nature oriented town.  Popular outdoor activities include hiking, camping, fishing, biking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, swimming, running, and more.  There are hundreds of hiking trails in the Boone area.  Appalachian State University also offers lots of cultural activities, concerts, and events.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular destination for those in the area.  The parkway offers some of the most beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The Parkway also offers hiking trails, overlooks, and other adventurous stops.

Other popular destinations include Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Horn in the West, Howard's Knob, Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad, Watauga River, and Elk Knob State Park.

In the colder months, Boone becomes a snowboarder's and skier's paradise.  Boone is located within 20 minutes of four ski resorts.  These resorts include Appalachian Ski Mountain, Hawksnest Ski Resort, Ski Beech, and Sugar Mountain Resort.

 

Shops and Restaurants in Boone NC - Eating & Shopping

Boone offers a variety of shops and restaurants.  Downtown Boone (King Street) is home to unique stores, art galleries, specialist shops, and craft stores.  Some of the popular shops include the Mast General Store, Art Walk, Farmers Hardware, Footsloggers, and more.  Boone also offers more mainstream and recognized stores, such as Lowes, Walmart, Lowes Food, Harris Teeter, CVS, Walgreens, Big Lots, Staples, TJ Maxx, and more.  More shopping can be found at the Boone Mall or at the nearby outlet stores in Blowing Rock.

The area also offers a great selection of restaurants.  Below is a list of some of the restaurants in Boone NC:

• Daniel Boone Inn
• Pepper's Restaurant
• Cafe Portofino
• Macado's
• Makoto Japenese Steak House
• Los Arcoiris
• Char
• Casa Rustica
• Bandana's
• Gamekeeper
• Chilis
• Ruby Tuesdays
• Black Cat Burrito
• Vidalia
• Our Daily Bread
• Hunan Chinese Restaurant
• AND MORE!

 

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is located in the town of Boone.  ASU is the 6th largest school of the University of North Carolina System.  It enrolls approximately 17,000 students - about 15,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students.  The school offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The university is often ranked highly in national publications.  TIME Magazine recognized Appalachian State as the "College of the Year" in 2001.  The school is known for excellent academics as well as sports.  Appalachian's football team, the Mountaineers, is the first FCS team to win three straight national championship titles.  Appalachian's other athletic teams have also been very successful.

 

Facts about Boone North Carolina

• County seat of Watauga County
• Town named after Daniel Boone
• Elevation of 3,333 feet
• Incorporated in 1872
• Home of Appalachian State University
• Population of about 15,000
• 5.84 square miles
• Located near Blue Ridge Parkway - America's most popular unit of National Park System

 

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About the Author

David J. Welsh is a full-time REALTOR and residence of Boone, North Carolina. David has been working in real estate for over 15 years and is the overall top producer for Coldwell Banker Blair and Associates.  David has built several homes in the Boone area and also owns Boone rental properties.  Let David help you find that perfect mountain getaway in the Boone area.

 

Call David Welsh at 828-262-1836 or email him at dw@davidjwelsh.com.

 

Visit David Welsh's website at www.davidjwelsh.com.

 

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